1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 MS(PCGS#8108)

1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 MS (PCGS#8108)

November 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1810 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle. BD-4. Rarity-2. Large Date, Large 5. VF-30 (PCGS). A pleasing olive-gold example with hints of orange patina in the protected areas. Well centered with even wear and strong eye appeal. Overall smooth with jus t a couple insignificant marks in the left reverse field noted under scrutiny. The BD-4 attribution corresponds to the Large Date, Large 5 Guide Bookvariety of the 1810 half eagle. This is the most readily obtainable of the four known die marriages of the date and, given that it is also a plentiful variety by Capped Bust Left five-dollar gold standards, this and problem free VF holds particular appeal for type purposes. Provenance: From the Naples Bay Collection. PCGS# 8108. NGC ID: BFXP. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.